The GIST: Thanks to a half-day time difference, the Australian Open has already begun, so let’s get right to it.

The GIST: The Super Bowl is as much about the on-field action as it is about the off-field entertainment, so we're ranking our favorites from “okay” to “okayyyyyyy!”

This Week from the Cowboys, Mavericks, and Rangers.

The GIST: Super Bowl, what? We multitasked while sipping on our Starbucks (hello, new OL Reign sponsor) and focused on our college women’s basketball and soccer teams, too.

The GIST: To no one’s surprise, Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith and defensive end Chase Young brought home Comeback Player of the Year (still crying) and Defensive Rookie of the Year honors, respectively. But now, onto the Capitals and the Mystics.

News from the Nationals, Capitals, and Wizards

The GIST: The Bulls dropped another to the New York Knicks last night, and the Blackhawks won’t get another crack at the Carolina Hurricanes until tonight at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT. So, with the Super Bowl right around the corner, today we’re doing something different: taking a trip down memory lane to when our Chicago Bears were world champions.

The GIST: The Liberty signed forward Betnijah Laney, and the Knicks topped the Chicago Bulls. But after walking down memory lane with the Jets on Monday, today we’re paying homage to the Giants’ Super Bowl history.

The GIST: Any big plans this weekend? Yeah, us either...except for watching the Super Bowl.

The GIST: While we don’t love that the Flyers lost 4–3 to the Boston Bruins in overtime last night, we do love a wholesome Carter Hart story (and Gritty, duh). What else do we love? The Sixers’ four-game winning streak.

The GIST: From retirements to cancellations to big wins, there’s been a flurry of news in Boston this week. Whether you’re still shoveling Monday’s snow or prepping for the next round, let us guide you through the sports storm.